Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73 vs Johnnie Walker Premier

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73Johnnie Walker Premier
DistilleryNevada H&CJohnnie Walker
RegionOther Scotch
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV57.9%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£165£199
Rating5.00/5

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Premier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Premier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Premier is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73 is better value at £165 vs £199.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Premier is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£165 vs £199)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Premier

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £165)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Smoke?

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Premier suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Chocolate

Only Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered - Batch 73

SmokeyVanillaCooked MashToasted

Only Johnnie Walker Premier

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodTobacco

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